Key Takeaway
Solar No 7 is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Hooversville, Somerset County, PA. It has 61 violations on record (31 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Genesis Inc.
Solar No 7
Operator: Genesis Inc
Controller: John P Garcia
Location: Hooversville, Somerset County, PA
Recent Violations
View all 61 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2001 | 70.101 | S&S | ModNegligence | $184 |
| 11/29/2001 | 70.101 | S&S | ModNegligence | $184 |
| 11/01/2001 | 72.630(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/27/2001 | 75.383(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/27/2001 | 75.380(d)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $55 |
| 09/24/2001 | 77.1104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $131 |
| 09/22/2001 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 09/22/2001 | 75.1725(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 09/21/2001 | 75.517 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 09/20/2001 | 75.1107-16(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 09/04/2001 | 75.202(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $20,000 |
| 09/04/2001 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $45,000 |
| 09/04/2001 | 75.220(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $131 |
| 09/04/2001 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $140 |
| 07/25/2001 | 75.362(f) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 07/24/2001 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 06/27/2001 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/18/2001 | 75.380(f)(5)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $55 |
| 06/06/2001 | 75.1722(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 05/31/2001 | 77.400(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $122 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted |
| 06/27/2001 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 06/26/2001 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 239d lost, 12d restricted |
| 01/06/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/21/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/03/2000 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/21/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/07/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/08/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/05/2000 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2002 | 11/19/2002 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 08/05/2002 | 09/18/2002 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 05/01/2002 | 05/01/2002 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/09/2002 | 06/14/2002 | 45.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2002 | 03/25/2002 | 37.75 | 1 |
| 01/16/2002 | 01/25/2002 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 01/15/2002 | 01/15/2002 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 01/09/2002 | 01/16/2002 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 01/04/2002 | 01/04/2002 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/05/2001 | 12/05/2001 | 6.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Solar No 7 have?
Solar No 7 has 61 MSHA violations on record, of which 31 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is Solar No 7?
Solar No 7 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Hooversville, Somerset County, PA. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Solar No 7?
According to MSHA records, Solar No 7 has 14 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Solar No 7?
Solar No 7 is operated by Genesis Inc and controlled by John P Garcia. MSHA Mine ID: 3605123.